Fuel City Focuses on Family, Fun
With an award-winning and diverse food program, strong ties to the communities it serves and a multitude of unique, family-friendly offerings, Dallas-area c-store chain Fuel City has become a Texas […]
Matrix Announces Promotions, New Team Member
Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc. announced two recent promotions, as well as the addition of a new team member. Founded in 1988, Matrix is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment […]
The Grocery Wows with Fresh, Healthy Fare
Since the opening of its first location in 2015, The Grocery has been providing fresh and local products to Cleveland customers on the go. Owner Rachel Kingsbury is a Cleveland-area […]
Broaster Introduces Turnkey Barbecue Program
Broaster Company has launched its Rock County Smokehouse program, which enables operators to quickly and conveniently serve freshly smoked barbecue. Beloit, Wis.,-based Broaster has been manufacturing high-quality Pressure Fryers, a licensed branded program, delicious […]
Inside the New High’s in Gambrills, Maryland
High’s opened its newest location June 7 in Gambrills, Md. The High’s brand was established in 1928. The ice cream store chain grew rapidly throughout the mid-Atlantic states. At one […]
Inside the New Kent Kwik Travel Center and Rustic Cafe
The Kent Companies announced the recent opening of a new Kent Kwik Travel Center and Rustic Cafe in Haskell, Texas. The facility features a 26-pump gas island, a 14-pump diesel […]
Technology
TOP PERFORMERS Gilbarco Veeder-Root Verifone Inc. Professional Datasolutions Inc. (PDI) HONORABLE MENTIONS Dresser Wayne FACTOR Inc. The convenience store industry continues to drive innovation and developing new retail technology systems […]
Car Washes & Car Care Equipment
TOP PERFORMERS RYKO Manufacturing Co. Mark VII Equipment Inc. PDQ Car Wash HONORABLE MENTIONS Autec Inc. Ecolab Inc. With high gasoline prices squeezing fuel margins, the addition of a car […]
Packaged Beverage
TOP PERFORMERS Pepsi Cola (PepsiCo) Coca-Cola Co. Dr Pepper/7-Up (Cadbury Schweppes) HONORABLE MENTIONS Lipton (PepsiCo) Tropicana (PepsiCo) The coolers in convenience stores today are a great deal different than they […]
ATM/POS Systems
TOP PERFORMERS Triton Systems PaySpot Inc. MoneyGram HONORABLE MENTIONS Western Union Chase/Paymentech ATM and point-of-sale (POS) systems have helped convenience retailers gain a competitive edge by providing news service and […]
Ice Cream/ Frozen Novelty
TOP PERFORMERS Wells-Blue Bunny Ben & Jerry’s Unilever (Good Humor, Breyers, Klondike and Popsicle) HONORABLE MENTIONS Nestlé USA Masterfoods Regarded as the ultimate snack indulgence, ice cream and frozen novelties […]
Fully Prepared Hot/Cold Sandwiches
TOP PERFORMERS Deli Express Pierre Foods Landshire HONORABLE MENTIONS Lettieri’s Made Rite/Goliath While branded and proprietary foodservice programs get a lot of attention at retail, hot and cold prepackaged sandwiches […]
Packaged Snacks
TOP PERFORMERS FritoLay (PepsiCo) Kellogg/Keebler Kraft Foods Inc. HONORABLE MENTIONS Jack Links Beef Jerky Nabisco/Planters Lance Inc. Frito-Lay, Kellogg’s/Keebler and Kraft head the list of top performers in the packaged […]
Branded Fast Food
TOP PERFORMERS Subway Subs & Salads Hunt Bros. Pizza Dunkin’ Donuts HONORABLE MENTIONS McDonald’s Corp. Hot Stuff Foods Blimpie Foodservice remains among the strongest in-store categories for convenience store owners, […]
Prepared Foods/Fresh Bakery
TOP PERFORMERS Sara Lee Foodservice Bon Appétite Ruiz Foods Inc. HONORABLE MENTIONS Tyson Foods Prairie City Bakery Don Miguel Mexican Foods Inc. A solid bakery program is crucial for building […]
Candy, Gum, Mints
TOP PERFORMERS The Hershey Co. Wm. Wrigley Co. Mars Snackfood U.S. HONORABLE MENTIONS Cadbury Adams/Jaret International Nestlé USA Convenience stores continue to be a dominant retail outlet for confections, and […]
Dispensed Beverages (Hot)
TOP PERFORMERS Sara Lee Foodservice S&D Coffee Kraft Foods Inc. HONORABLE MENTIONS Farmer Bros. Boyd Coffee Co. In a recent issue of Time, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz said he returned […]
Dispensed Beverages (Cold)
TOP PERFORMERS PepsiCo Coca-Cola Co. ICEE (J&J Snack Foods) HONORABLE MENTIONS Slush Puppie (J&J Snack Foods) Dr Pepper (Cadbury Schweppes) Dispensed cold and frozen carbonated beverages (FCB) accounted for $294 […]
Cigars & Smokeless Tobacco
TOP PERFORMERS USST Inc. Swisher International Inc. Conwood Sales Co. HONORABLE MENTIONS Swedish Match John Middleton Inc. Altadis USA Offering smokers new alternatives has been a stepping stone for huge […]
Cigarettes
TOP PERFORMERS Philip Morris USA R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Lorillard Tobacco Co. HONORABLE MENTIONS Commonwealth Brands Inc. Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. No single category has been as important to […]